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Frigidaire Washer Error E71

Wash NTC (heater) failure.

Wash NTC (heater) failure.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Frigidaire washer repair guide for error E71
Error codeE71Washer

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    Check 1

    The sensor will need to be replaced.

A quick explanation

What does E71 mean?

Wash NTC (heater) failure.

The answer you came for

How to fix Frigidaire washer error E71

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

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    Step 1

    1. Disconnect the washer from the electrical outlet for safety.

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    Step 2

    2. Drain any remaining water from the machine by placing the drain hose lower than the tub level into a bucket.

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    Step 3

    3. Access the heating element, usually located at the bottom of the washtub from the front or rear panel.

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    Step 4

    4. The water temperature sensor (NTC) is mounted on or near the heating element.

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    Step 5

    5. Carefully disconnect the wiring from the sensor.

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    Step 6

    6. Unclip or unscrew the old sensor and gently pull it out. You may need to wiggle it to break the seal.

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    Step 7

    7. Insert the new sensor, ensuring a snug fit, reconnect the wiring, and reassemble the access panel.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix E71 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the washer from the electrical outlet for safety and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle. Drain any remaining water from the machine by placing the drain hose lower than the tub level into a bucket. Access the heating element, usually located at the bottom of the washtub from the front or rear panel. The water temperature sensor (NTC) is mounted on or near the heating element. Carefully disconnect the wiring from the sensor and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle. Unclip or unscrew the old sensor and gently pull it out. You may need to wiggle it to break the seal. Insert the new sensor, ensuring a snug fit, reconnect the wiring, and reassemble the access panel. Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Frigidaire Washer Focused repair path: washer fill, drain, spin, lock, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat this as a reset-only problem if the code keeps returning; use what the appliance does during the failed part of the cycle to choose the next check. Unplug the washer for one minute, then restart only to confirm whether the same code returns after a clean power cycle. Check load balance, detergent level, water supply valves, inlet screens, drain hose height, and the drain path before replacing electronic parts. Inspect the lid or door lock, strike, harness, and connector if the symptom involves start, lock, or spin behavior. Match the timing of the fault to the likely part path: inlet valve, pressure sensor, drain pump, motor, lock assembly, wiring, or control. Use the complete Frigidaire washer model number before ordering parts, because the same code can use different assemblies across platforms. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Frigidaire model number from the appliance tag before ordering. The same error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, or control boards depending on the exact model. Recommended Parts to Check No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Frigidaire washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims. Whirlpool washer drain pump Common replacement category: Drain pump Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Frigidaire washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: drain, no-spin, or water-removal symptoms after hose and filter checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool washer drain pump Whirlpool washer water inlet valve Common replacement category: Water inlet valve Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Frigidaire washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: fill, slow-fill, and valve-related symptoms after supply checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool washer water inlet valve Whirlpool washer control board Common replacement category: Main control board Fit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Frigidaire washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying. Why this category can matter: repeating control or communication faults after connector checks. Search Amazon for Whirlpool washer control board Before ordering: match the part to the complete Frigidaire washer model number on the appliance tag. Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure. Ask a Technician Online – Get Answer in Minutes Find a Local Repair Pro Near You Browse all Frigidaire error codes: Frigidaire Error Codes

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Failure of the wash NTC (temperature sensor)

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Water Temperature Sensor

OEM candidate: 124294111

Price noted in the current guide: $27-$45

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Frigidaire Washer error E71 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete washer model number before ordering.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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